Job Title: Assistant Cost Accountant
Hiring Organization: BURN
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/14/2024
We are
currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Cost Accountant to join
BURN Manufacturing. S/He will support the overall cost accounting function by
actively participating in various tasks related to cost monitoring, analysis,
and reporting, contributing to the financial health and efficiency of the
organization. Collaborating closely with the Cost Accountant and willingness to
assist with delegated duties are essential for the smooth functioning of the
department and for achieving common goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work
with the cost accountant to analyze key trends in Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs), especially those relating to financial metrics such as
sales, expenditures, profit margin, delinquency, collections, inventory
days, etc.
- Carry
out Budget vs Actual analysis for various profit centres as directed by
the cost accountant.
- Departmental
budget tracking – Keep track of spending within the department to keep an
updated budget vs actual.
- Review
departmental PRFs before approval to ensure integrity in the document
before forwarding them for approval. S/h e checks items such as correct GL
dimensions captures, amounts within set departmental budgets etc.
- Prepare
COGS reports, P&L reports, Production reports, forecasts, and other
reports as directed by the cost accountant.
- Assist
the cost accountant with any other duties delegated to them.
Skills
and Experience:
- A
bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting; or Certified Public Accountant
(CPA), or any other relevant qualification.
- 2+
years’ experience as a Cost analyst or cost Accountant, preferably in the
manufacturing or
- FMCG
sector.
- Strong
analytical skills & familiarity with business and financial
principles.
- Highest
standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized, ability to think
creatively, and self-motivated.
- Experience
with the ERP systems (Microsoft Navision) will be an added advantage.
- Excellent
communication and outstanding organizational skills.
- Experience
in data, operational, and financial analysis.